Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Mar 8: Head Department of Cardiology GMCH Jammu Dr Sushil Sharma held a day long cardiac awareness cum health check up camp at Sain Samaj Bhawan, Rani Park Jammu. He emphasized the importance of prioritizing women’s cardiovascular health as cardiovascular disease remains the most significant yet under-recognized threat. For decades, heart disease was largely considered a “man’s disease,” but research has firmly established that it is the leading cause of death among women worldwide. Recognizing the importance of women’s cardiovascular health is therefore essential, not only for medical professionals but also for society as a whole.
While interacting with the people, Dr Sushil stated that women’s heart health has unique characteristics that differentiate it from that of men. Biological, hormonal, and social factors all influence the risk, presentation, and outcomes of cardiovascular disease in women. Hormones such as estrogen provide a degree of protection against heart disease during the reproductive years, but this protection diminishes after menopause, leading to a rapid increase in cardiovascular risk. Conditions such as hypertension, diabetes mellitus, obesity and dyslipidemia significantly increase the likelihood of heart disease in women, often with more severe consequences than in men. Lifestyle factors further contribute to the burden of heart disease among women,” Dr Sharma said.
He maintained that smoking and alcohol consumption among women have also increased in certain populations, further elevating cardiovascular risk. “Preventive strategies such as regular exercise, balanced nutrition, stress management, and routine health screenings are therefore essential components of protecting heart health. Awareness and early detection remain the most powerful tools in combating heart disease among women. Public health initiatives must emphasize education regarding risk factors, symptom recognition, and the importance of regular medical checkups. Screening for hypertension, diabetes, lipid abnormalities, and obesity should begin early and continue throughout life,” he said.
Others who were part of this camp include Dr Pankaj Banotra, Dr Venkatesh Yellupu and Dr Adarsh Sharma. Paramedics and volunteers include Kamal Sharma, Raghav Rajput, Irfan Hassan, Mohd Altaf, Shubham Sharma, Raman Chalotra, Makhan Sharma, Rajinder Singh, Rahul Vaid, Rohit Nayyar, Gourav Sharma and Vikas Kumar.
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